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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.70, 5,030.34 and 1,970.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.70, 5,030.34 and 1,970.74 is: 2,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.70 : 5,030.34 = 1,970.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.70/5,030.34 = 1,970.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.70x = 5,030.34 × 1,970.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.70x = 9,913,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,913,477.00/3,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.10

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